Liverpool have sent a message of support to the former defender Dominic Matteo, after he underwent brain surgery last Monday. Liverpool have sent a message of support to the former defender Dominic Matteo, after he underwent brain surgery last Monday. Matteo had an operation on a brain tumour at Leeds General hospital and is being monitored after coming out of intensive care, with Liverpool issuing a statement to show their support to the former defender who played 155 times for the club. "Liverpool FC is sending its support to Dominic Matteo after the former Reds player was taken seriously ill earlier this week," read the statement. "Matteo, 45, underwent an operation on a brain tumour on Monday and is currently being treated in hospital after coming out of intensive care.

Source: Irish Independent November 16, 2019 14:37 UTC